New method for robust fixed-point smoothing without state augmentation.
problem Estimating initial states in Gaussian smoothing algorithms.
method Cholesky-based formulation without state augmentation.
result Matches runtime and robustness of existing methods.
We propose a robust and stable lattice method which permits to obtain very accurate American option prices in presence of CIR stochastic interest rate without any numerical restriction on its parameters. Numerical results show the reliability and the accuracy of the proposed method.
Paper introduces robust learning methods using coordinate gradient descent.
problem Supervised learning with corrupted features and labels.
method Coordinate gradient descent combined with robust estimators of partial derivatives.
result Robust learning methods with nearly identical numerical complexity to non-robust ones.
The paper assesses machine learning robustness with covariate perturbations.
problem Ensuring robustness of machine learning models against adversarial attacks and data changes.
method Proposes a framework using covariate perturbation techniques to assess model robustness.
result Demonstrates the effectiveness of the approach in comparing robustness across models and identifying instabilities.
SONet stabilizes ODE networks for robustness without adversarial training.
problem Improving adversarial robustness of neural networks without sacrificing natural accuracy.
method SONet uses skew-symmetric ODE blocks and DOPRI5 solver for robustness.
result SONet achieves comparable robustness to adversarial defense methods without trade-off.
Paper develops robust SGLD for solving non-convex DRO problems.
problem Solving non-convex distributionally robust optimisation problems with adversarially corrupted samples.
method Developed a Stochastic Gradient Langevin Dynamics (SGLD) algorithm with non-asymptotic convergence bounds.
result The robust SGLD estimator outperforms vanilla SGLD in terms of test accuracy.
Improved MLMC method for robust and efficient probability and density estimation.
problem Stability and poor complexity of MLMC for low-regularity functionals.
method Numerical smoothing combined with MLMC for deterministic quadrature methods.
result Significant improvement in strong convergence and robustness of MLMC method.
End-to-end solution for recognizing handwritten numerals, avoiding traditional preprocessing steps.
problem Handwritten numeral string recognition with traditional preprocessing steps.
method YoLo-based model for automatic detection and recognition, avoiding heuristic-based preprocessing and segmentation.
result Proposed method reduces complexity and is a feasible end-to-end solution for numeral string recognition.
Proposes a deep hedging method for robust pricing and hedging under parameter uncertainty.
problem Pricing and hedging under parameter uncertainty for generalized affine processes.
method Deep learning approach linked to variational form of Kolmogorov equation.
result Robust deep hedging outperforms existing methods in volatile periods.
This paper rates robustness of multi-modal time-series forecasting models.
problem Robustness of AI systems in time-series forecasting is crucial for stakeholders.
method Causal analysis to assess robustness of MM-TSFM models.
result Multi-modal forecasting models are more robust than numeric models.
New method for robustly interpreting ML models using quantile constraints and Wasserstein projections.
problem Assessing robustness of black-box models to input misspecification.
method Quantile-constrained Wasserstein projections for robust interpretability.
result Analytical solution for perturbation problem and smooth perturbations.
The paper tackles robust control with uncertain dependence using data-driven methods.
problem Nonparametric robust control under dependence uncertainty in multi-period stochastic systems.
method Nonparametric adaptive robust control framework using stochastic gradient descent ascent algorithm.
result The controller benefits from knowing more about the uncertain model.
New models improve classification model performance, especially robust to small training sets.
problem Improving classification model performance, especially robust to small training sets.
method Distributionally robust AUC maximization models using Kantorovich metric and hinge loss function.
result The proposed DR-AUC models outperform standard models in general and worst-case out-of-sample performance.
The adaptation of numerical wind wave models to the local time-spatial conditions is a problem that can be solved by using various calibration techniques. However, the obtained sets of physical parameters become over-tuned to specific events if there is a lack of observations. In this paper, we propose a robust evoluti…
New OCBA procedures minimize PICS in robust R&S.
problem Selecting the best alternative under input uncertainty.
method Developed new asymptotically optimal OCBA procedures.
result Procedures minimize probability of incorrect selection.
New method clusters variables using robust nodewise regression.
problem Variable clustering in multi-factor models.
method Distributionally robust nodewise regression with convex relaxation and ADMM.
result Superior performance in numerical studies.
Robust portfolio optimization considers uncertainty in market probabilities.
problem Uncertainty in market probabilities in multiperiod portfolio selection.
method Robust mean-variance optimization using Wasserstein ball centered at empirical data.
result Numerical simulations show improved performance compared to other strategies.
We consider robust pricing and hedging for options written on multiple assets given market option prices for the individual assets. The resulting problem is called the multi-marginal martingale optimal transport problem. We propose two numerical methods to solve such problems: using discretisation and linear programmin…
The paper develops robust risk measures for uncertain loss positions.
problem Risk assessment for loss positions with uncertain distributions.
method Robust optimized certainty equivalents and generalized quantiles are proposed and analyzed.
result Robust expectiles with specific penalization functions are coherent risk measures.
New algorithm speeds up MCMC for complex distributions.
problem Efficient sampling from complex, high-dimensional distributions.
method Numerical Generalized Randomized Hamiltonian Monte Carlo with state-dependent event rates.
result Approximates Hamiltonian trajectories for robust sampling.
This paper solves robust utility maximization with unknown claim dependencies.
problem Investor optimizes utility in the presence of an intractable contingent claim.
method Quantile optimization approach, transforming dynamic problem into static concave optimization.
result Optimal payoffs depend on ambiguity attitude, market conditions, and claim characteristics.
Interpolation hurts robust generalization even without noise.
problem The challenge of robust generalization in the absence of noise.
method Avoiding interpolation through ridge regularization.
result Ridge regularization improves robust generalization.
This work improves scalability of Wasserstein distances in high dimensions.
problem Scalability issues in computing Wasserstein distances in high dimensions.
method Empirical convergence rates, robustness to data contamination, and computational methods.
result Established fast rates and robust estimation risks for sliced Wasserstein distances.
We solve robust optimization problems using Wasserstein balls and apply it to mean-CVaR optimization.
problem Distributionally robust optimization with Wasserstein ambiguity sets.
method Transformed robust optimization into non-robust with penalty term, selecting ambiguity set size.
result Impressive results in robust mean-CVaR optimization compared to other strategies.
Closed-form relations and approximations for SE(3) derivatives for robust numerical simulations.
problem Deriving closed-form derivatives and approximations for SE(3) for robust numerical simulations.
method Avoiding block partitioning, deriving higher-order approximations for differential, first and second derivatives, Jacobian, and Hessian.
result Compact and numerically robust closed-form relations for SE(3) derivatives.
A new meta-analysis model detects and accommodates outliers.
problem Outliers in meta-analysis studies can skew results.
method Proposes a novel tMeta model using the t distribution for robustness. result Demonstrates superior performance in detecting and accommodating outliers.
This work frames active inference through control as inference, offering robust control algorithms.
problem Active inference framework lacks practical sensorimotor control algorithms.
method Frame active inference through control as inference, presenting trajectory optimization as inference.
result AI may be framed as partially-observed CaI when the cost function is defined in observation states.
Adaptive methods learn from multiple datasets, leveraging similarities and robust to outliers.
problem Simultaneously analyze multiple datasets with possible similarities and differences.
method Adaptive multi-task learning methods that automatically utilize similarities and handle differences.
result Sharp statistical guarantees and robustness against outlier tasks demonstrated.
A new gradient flow framework for distributionally robust optimization.
problem Optimizing under uncertainty with worst-case distributional constraints.
method Gradient flow theory applied to distributionally robust optimization.
result Practical algorithms for sampling from worst-case distributions.
New algorithm solves complex stopping problems with robust optimization.
problem Solving complex stochastic optimal stopping problems.
method Simulation-based robust optimization with exact reformulation as a zero-one bilinear program.
result Developed polynomial-time heuristics and algorithms for practical solution.
Paper proposes a robust hypothesis testing method using Sinkhorn distance.
problem Hypothesis testing for small samples.
method Data-driven approach using Sinkhorn uncertainty sets.
result The method provides a more flexible detector compared to Wasserstein robust test.
New robust loss functions improve matrix completion accuracy.
problem Outliers in data corrupting matrix completion accuracy.
method Developed nonconvex M-estimator functions to down-weight outliers.
result Proposed methods outperform competitors in recovery accuracy and runtime.
Investigates numerical issues in GP interpolation parameter estimation.
problem Numerical issues in maximum likelihood parameter estimation for Gaussian process interpolation.
method Investigates and proposes strategies to improve open-source software implementations.
result Improves reliability and reproducibility of studies relying on GP implementations.
Reinforcement learning algorithms, though successful, tend to over-fit to training environments hampering their application to the real-world. This paper proposes WR2L -- a robust reinforcement learning algorithm with significant robust performance on low and high-dimensional control tasks. Ou…
We propose a bootstrap-based robust high-confidence level upper bound (Robust H-CLUB) for assessing the risks of large portfolios. The proposed approach exploits rank-based and quantile-based estimators, and can be viewed as a robust extension of the H-CLUB method (Fan et al., 2015). Such an extension allows us to hand…
Optimizes distributions robustly with Sinkhorn distance.
problem Distributionally robust optimization with Wasserstein distance.
method Convex programming dual reformulation, stochastic mirror descent algorithm.
result Demonstrates superior performance in synthetic and real data.
A new PCA method using Tℓ1-norm outperforms existing methods.
problem Outliers and noise sensitivity in classical PCA.
method PCA based on Tℓ1-norm maximization. result The method outperforms PCA-ℓp, ℓpSPCA, and PCA in numerical experiments. Success in the quest for artificial intelligence has the potential to bring unprecedented benefits to humanity, and it is therefore worthwhile to investigate how to maximize these benefits while avoiding potential pitfalls. This article gives numerous examples (which should by no means be construed as an exhaustive lis…
Paper proposes PRWB and RPRWB for Wasserstein barycenters.
problem Numerical challenges in computing Wasserstein barycenters.
method Projection robust Wasserstein barycenter (PRWB) and relaxed PRWB (RPRWB).
result RPRWB improves clustering performance on real text datasets.
Adversarial attacks and the development of (deep) neural networks robust against them are currently two widely researched topics. The robustness of Learning Vector Quantization (LVQ) models against adversarial attacks has however not yet been studied to the same extent. We therefore present an extensive evaluation of t…
Recently, several data analytic techniques based on connection graph laplacian (CGL) ideas have appeared in the literature. At this point, the properties of these methods are starting to be understood in the setting where the data is observed without noise. We study the impact of additive noise on these methods, and sh…
Synthesizes robust estimators for domain adaptation.
problem Improving prediction accuracy in target domain with limited data.
method Synthesizes a family of robust least squares estimators using convex optimization.
result Robust strategies can outperform non-robust interpolations.
Paper solves robust multi-dimensional scaling with accelerated projections.
problem Localize point locations from noisy pairwise distances.
method Alternating projections with tangent space acceleration.
result Linear convergence of reconstructed points to original points.
New algorithms improve robust reinforcement learning under uncertainty.
problem Robust reinforcement learning in MDPs with contamination.
method Non-asymptotic convergence analysis of Q-learning and actor-critic methods. result Efficient algorithms learn robust policies with minimal samples.
We propose a principled algorithm for robust Bayesian filtering and smoothing in nonlinear stochastic dynamic systems when both the transition function and the measurement function are described by non-parametric Gaussian process (GP) models. GPs are gaining increasing importance in signal processing, machine learning,…
Study proposes Local Linear Encoding for better feature discretization.
problem Improving feature discretization for numeric data.
method Theoretical analysis and Local Linear Encoding (LLE) method.
result LLE outperforms conventional methods with fewer parameters.
New methods improve deep learning for solving linear PDEs.
problem Efficiently solving high-dimensional linear PDEs using deep learning.
method Rigorous investigation of gradient estimators for SDE-based variational formulations.
result Novel methods provide substantial performance improvements.
New algorithm improves robustness by more regularization on less robust samples.
problem Improving robustness against adversarial attacks.
method Proposes a new adversarial training algorithm that applies more regularization to data vulnerable to adversarial attacks.
result Empirically superior to other existing algorithms, achieving state-of-the-art performance in generalization and robustness.